NICOLA Sturgeon has been accused of behaving like a pop star diva after employing an umbrella holder during a downpour in Glasgow yesterday.

The heavens opened while the First Minister was on the campaign trail in Partick

The heavens opened while the First Minister was on the campaign trail in Partick, where Greens leader Patrick Harvie is attempting to unseat the SNP's Patrick Grady.

Thankfully for Ms Sturgeon and her new short hairstyle, which was debuted to mixed reviews at the party conference in March, an aide was on hand to hold her umbrella.

A Tory source said: "It is normally the preserve of celebrities like Cheryl Cole to employ an umbrella handler. This was not quite the image the First Minister wanted to present to the hard-working people of Partick."

"Everywhere I go, the SNP follow. We know we are the challengers in these seats. The SNP know we are the challengers. It is now up to local people to rally behind the Liberal Democrat challenger to stop the SNP.